Tea Talk

Oh my gosh, can you believe we’ve only 7 weeks till Christmas and 6 weeks till Hanukkah? That just seems crazy to me, how fast time is flying by. The holidays will be here before you know it! So, here’s the million-dollar question: Have you started holiday shopping yet? I haven’t—I tend to be a last-minute Sally...but that’s not really a great strategy, and I don’t recommend it. Here’s my suggestion. Make Your Holiday Shopping Stress-Free I’d love to make your holiday shopping easier and stress-free. I’ve created 16 beautiful gift sets that anyone would love to receive. I have...

Ever wondered why tea gives you a gentle boost while coffee often gives you the jitters? Let’s spill the tea (leaves) on how caffeine works in your favorite blends and how it stacks up against coffee, if you’re a coffee drinker! Why Tea Energizes Differently Than Coffee Yes, tea has caffeine! All true teas—like black, green, oolong, white, and puerh—come from the same plant, Camellia sinensis. The differences come from how the leaves are processed. This, along with your brewing method, changes the caffeine level. Here’s how different teas compare. Tea Types and Their Average Caffeine Content (per 8 oz)...

Want a healthy, delicious beverage? I do. I'm now more health-conscious and pay attention to what I eat and drink. I'm excited to let you know that black teas and rooibos not only taste great but also have many health benefits. I recently wrote about Fall teas, most of which are black or rooibos. There are lots of reasons to enjoy them every day. The Benefits of Drinking Black Teas and Rooibos Black tea and rooibos contain antioxidants, which may boost your immune system, lower disease risk, and support your overall health. Studies suggest black tea may help reduce LDL...

October just screams pumpkin teas to me! As the weather starts cooling off, our taste buds naturally turn to the more flavorful fall teas, and pumpkin is a great choice. I personally enjoy the robust flavor black tea has to offer, especially the fall favorites. If I'm in the mood for no caffeine, rooibos is a favorite go-to. To tempt your taste buds, here's a bit about these teas: Fall Black Teas Fall Rooibos Teas Our Featured Pumpkin Blends ☕ BLACK TEA (With Caffeine) Aunt Patty's Pumpkin Pie This black tea tastes just like your favorite holiday Pumpkin Pie—just in...

Happy Fall! Are you a Cha lover? Cha? What’s Cha? Did I mean chai and spelled it wrong? Nope. “Cha” and “tea” are two names for the same plant and beverage, originating from different pronunciations of the Chinese word. In the Mandarin Chinese dialect, the word for tea is pronounced “chá”. Countries that received tea through land routes, like the Silk Road, adopted “cha” or “chai”. Maritime tea trade routes became prominent, especially to Europe. The Dutch, who traded along the coast of Fujian Province, adopted the local term “te” or “tea” as we know it today. Therefore, “Chai” and...